A Full Complement of Healing Services

East-West Clinic is proud to be a full-service integrative health center. With a wide range of Associate Practitioners providing a variety of alternative healing techniques and classes, you’ll find all the elements for healthy living right here under one roof.

Insurance

Some Associate Practitioners are able to accept major insurance plans that include alternative medicine benefits. Please check your coverage or ask your Associate Practitioner to check for you. We strongly urge you to confirm your coverage with your health insurance carrier prior to treatment to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

How to Book an Appointment

To book an appointment with your desired practitioner, contact the practitioner directly.


Traci Joy (TJ) Burleigh
Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga

Traci Joy (TJ) Burleigh is a long time yogi, Ayurved (traditional Indian medicine), medical herbalist, and meditator, who specializes in nutrition, lower back care, posture/gait, digestive issues, women’s health, and injury prevention/rehab. She is a skilled and compassionate teacher and yoga therapist who brings intelligence, patience, clarity, and humor to her students and patients. She teaches publicly and privately in the SF bay area (www.bernalyoga.com), and can be found in private practice at www.artsofbalance.com.

 

Joey Bennett, L.Ac.
Acupuncture, Massage, HCV Certified Practitioner

A 2002 graduate of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM), Joey’s special treatment interests include fertility, pregnancy, and post-partum care; women’s health; internal medicine; musculoskeletal disorders, and pain management. She also dedicates time to treating new mothers in their homes as part of Golden Month Mothercare. 415-377-1887

 

Susan Green, D.C.
Chiropractic

In chiropractic practice in San Francisco since 1983, Dr. Green integrates a variety of chiropractic and gentle soft tissue techniques. Her post-graduate diplomate certificates in chiropractic rehabilitation and osteopathic manipulative theory and practice (Canada), give her a unique approach to patient care. Sessions may include traditional chiropractic, myofascial therapy, Cranio-Sacral, Muscle EnergyTechnique, Breema Energy Balancing, as well as exercise, posture, or ergonomic instruction. She may use heat, ultra sound or cold laser therapy to help relax tissues and speed healing.

Her treatments are designed to increase strength and flexibility, reduce pain, and help patients learn the tools needed to achieve optimum health and vitality. 415-818-3210, susangreenchiropractic.com 

 

Bonnie Harrison, LCSW
Psychotherapy

Bonnie has been working with individuals and families to provide counseling and psychotherapy for over 14 years. She brings to her work a focus on strength and attachment, as well as intuition, empathy, and a deep commitment to mental health, social work and social justice. Using an integrated and individualized approach, Bonnie works collaboratively with clients to find effective ways to decrease stress and create positive change, as well as to develop tools needed to feel better, to improve connections with others and to gain a deeper sense of understanding and self-compassion. (415) 963-3549 /bharrisonlcsw@gmail.com

 

Tracey James, DC, DACACD-CA, ACSCT, AP, CAP 
Chiropractic 
Dr. Tracey James, best known to her beloved patients as “Dr.Trace,” graduated from Life Chiropractic College West with Honors and is the recipient of the Lasting Purpose “to Give” Award. Dr. Trace has over a decade of experience in working with families, mothers, and infants. Her vision is to cultivate well-connected communities, and believes that this starts with the individual. It is her mission to optimize human performance and illuminate each individual’s expression of life through chiropractic care. Dr. Trace specializes in working with pediatric and perinatal populations, and works in partnership with the birth community and a variety of holistic health care professionals to empower individuals anywhere along their family building journey. She welcomes all family compositions and constellations, intentional solo partners, LGBTQ families, and all gender expressions.

Dr. Trace continues to serve her community as a birth doula, and istrained and certified in the Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), of which she also a member. She currently serves on the Women’s and Membership Community for the California Chiropractic Association (CCA).  She also maintains memberships with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the International Chiropractic Association, and the Maya Arvigo International Association. She is currently a Diplomate candidate at the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and The American College of Addictionology. While at Life Chiropractic College West, she served on the Executive Board for the student chapters of the Sustainability Council, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the Student California Chiropractic Association, the Pediatrics Club, and Student Champions for Life. She has a background in social work with experience as a victim services counselor, and has co-authored policy on law enforcement interaction for a “victims of violent crimes and law enforcement sensitivity” training at the Texas Police Association. She holds a B.A. in Sociology of Sexualities from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Trace has a strong affinity with medicinal herbs and plants and in her spare time she can be found wildcrafting, gardening, or exploring new trails with family and friends.

 

Kathleen Scheible, CCH
Homeopathy

Kathleen Scheible, CCH is a certified classical homeopath and is the founder of Bernal Homeopathy, as well as the Bay Area Homeopathy Association. Kathleen has practiced homeopathy for almost ten years and specializes in natural fertility, stress-induced chronic symptoms, and ADD/ADHD. Kathleen has also volunteered her homeopathic consultation services at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center for over four years, providing senior citizens with free homeopathic care (remedies provided by Hahnemann Laboratories of San Rafael).

Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine that utilizes highly diluted remedies to stimulate the body’s own healing response. It is highly individualized, and one homeopathic remedy is selected to match the person’s pattern of imbalance, not just the current symptom or condition. See bernalhomeopathy.com for more information and online booking, or give Kathleen a call for a free 15 minute phone consult, to see if working with her would be a good match for you.

 

Suzannah M. Stason, L.Ac
Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Qigong

Suzannah M. Stason is an acupuncturist, herbalist and medical qigong teacher and practitioner with over 4000 hours of didactic and clinical training hours in the US and China. Suzannah was aware of and interested in the connection between mind and body since she was young. After graduating from Stanford University with a degree in human biology and working in clinical research and medicine, Suzannah found her passion in Chinese medicine. Her commitment to mind-body-spirit medicine carried her to this practice where she loves helping people find greater energy, health and clarity. For a complete bio and credentials, please visit SuzannahStason.com/about.

Suzannah’s specialties include personal transformation, energy cultivation and pain management. She has in depth training and experience in oncology, caregiver & grief support, trauma work, mental health and grounding practices. She is deeply committed to helping people discover healthier and happier versions of themsleves with less pain, stress and discomfort and more energy, immunity, emotional balance and wellbeing. In her personal life, Suzannah loves nature, hiking, dogs, mindfulness and meditation practices, outdoor adventure, and international travel.

Phone: 415-503-9159
Email: sstason@gmail.com
Website: SuzannahStason.com

 

Kate Truka-Tartuk, L.Ac 
Acupuncture

Kate Truka-Tartuk is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, working at the intersection of yoga/ayurveda, essential oils and Chinese medicine. She has studied under Scott Blossom in the Shadow Yoga lineage since 2008 and interned with him in clinical ayurveda and Chinese Medicine since 2010. Kate has worked on clinical research trials in both acupuncture and yoga at the University of California Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. In addition to traditional pulse-based herbalism and acupuncture/moxa/cupping, Kate specializes in the use of medical grade essential oils in Aroma Acupoint Therapy® which further integrates the ‘shen’ or ‘mento-emotional/spirit’ level. She treats the whole person – the full spectrum of imbalances and ages, having taught yoga for over a decade in San Francisco’s pre-schools as well as corporate offices, studios and hospitals. Kate has also specialized in Restorative Yoga since 2006 and combines it with acupuncture and essential oils for deep rest, renewal and energy for personal evolution. She teaches workshops and weekly hatha at Bernal Yoga.

To schedule an appointment (Tuesdays & Saturdays 9-2 at the Bernal location): E-mail ktruka@gmail.com or by phone 415.517.6596

 

Marintha Tewksbury, L.Ac.
Acupuncture, Specialized Bodywork

In addition to her traditional schooling in Chinese Medicine, Marintha ’s practice has been informed by the integration of Cranial Sacral Therapy and Osteopathic Cranial and her 20 years as a professional dancer. She also spent 5 years studying the Lauren Barry Method of bodywork, a corrective technique; continues to study Master Tung points and theory with Susan Johnson; and studied pediatrics and obstetrics in Chinese Medicine with Raven Lang. 415-695-9513